divinity original sin board game review

Okay, so I’ve been itching to try out this “Divinity: Original Sin” board game for ages. Finally got my hands on a copy, and let me tell you, it was a whole experience. Here’s how it all went down.

Getting Started

First off, I gathered my usual gaming crew. We set up a whole afternoon for this, cleared the table, and got some snacks ready – you know, the essentials. Unboxing the game was pretty cool, it’s packed with stuff. Tons of cards, miniatures, dice, the whole shebang. It felt a bit overwhelming at first, I won’t lie.

We spent a good chunk of time just sorting through everything and setting up the board. The rulebook is thick, but it’s well-written, surprisingly easy to get. We took turns reading sections out loud, figuring out the basic mechanics. It’s definitely one of those games where you learn as you go.

Diving In

We each picked a character – I went with a rogue, naturally. Then we started the first scenario. The game is all about exploring, making choices, and fighting monsters. There’s a lot of dice rolling involved, which I love. It adds that nice bit of randomness to every encounter.

The combat system is where things get interesting. It’s turn-based, and you have action points to spend on moving, attacking, using skills, that kind of thing. We were constantly discussing our strategies, trying to figure out the best way to take down enemies. Teamwork is super important, especially when you’re facing tougher monsters.

The Adventure Unfolds

As we played, we uncovered more of the story. The game has this branching narrative thing going on, where your choices affect what happens next. We made some tough decisions, not always sure if we were doing the right thing. That’s part of the fun, though. It makes you feel like you’re really shaping the story.

• Exploration: We moved our miniatures around the board, revealing new areas and encountering various challenges.
• Combat: We engaged in tactical battles, using our characters’ abilities and the environment to our advantage.
• Choices: We debated over decisions that would impact the story and our characters’ progression.
• Loot: We found all sorts of cool items, weapons, and armor to equip our characters with.

Wrapping Up

We didn’t finish the whole campaign in one sitting, obviously. It’s a long game, but we had a blast. I think it’s something we are going to keep coming back to. By the end of our session, we were already planning our next game night.

Overall, I’d say “Divinity: Original Sin” the board game is a solid choice for anyone who’s into RPGs, especially if you enjoyed the video games. It’s got that same vibe – rich story, strategic combat, and tons of choices to make. It’s a commitment, for sure, but totally worth it in my opinion. I am looking forward to my next game night with my crew to experience the campaign again and again!